Sr. Process Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence in our cable production operations. You will serve as the technical backbone for process innovation, quality assurance, and cost efficiency, collaborating with operations, R&D, sales and marketing to keep products and processes ahead of the curve.

You will design and develop new cable products and processes, lead technology transfers to production, and provide technical support to marketing and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in wire and cable process/design.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and manage schedules.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new cable products and manufacturing processes.
• Lead transfer of new technologies from concept to production.
• Troubleshoot process issues with plant operations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage development and process-improvement projects end-to-end.
• Provide technical support to marketing and sales with data sheets and reports.
• Train production teams on new technologies and equipment.
• Research materials, designs, and process tech for innovation.
• Refine existing products to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Select and procure materials, tooling, equipment for manufacturing and testing.
• Document processes and maintain technical records.
• Benchmark competitors and inform product strategy.
• Serve as SME on Datacom cable design and processing.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (On-site)

Note: Candidates with cable manufacturing background strongly preferred.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Process Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence across our cable production operations. In this role, you'll be the technical backbone connecting process innovation, quality assurance, and cost efficiency — while serving as the company's go-to cable technology expert. You'll partner closely with operations, R&D, sales, and marketing to keep our products and processes ahead of the industry curve.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop new cable products along with the manufacturing processes that bring them to life
• Lead the transfer of new technologies and processes from concept into full production
• Partner with plant operations to troubleshoot process issues and build effective corrective action plans
• Manage development and process-improvement projects from kickoff to completion, using structured project management practices
• Provide technical support to marketing and sales — including samples, data sheets, technical reports, and presentations for customers and prospects
• Train production teams on new technologies, equipment, and industry best practices
• Research and evaluate new materials, cable designs, and process technologies to keep the company at the forefront of innovation
• Continuously refine existing products and processes to improve quality, throughput, and cost
• Evaluate, select, and procure materials, tooling, and equipment for manufacturing and testing
• Document manufacturing processes and maintain thorough technical records
• Benchmark and analyze competitor products to inform our product strategy
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Datacom cable design, application, testing, and processing — supporting teams company-wide

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent technical field)
• 6+ years of relevant experience, ideally including hands-on wire and cable process and/or design work
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple initiatives simultaneously
• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time; occasional evenings/weekends as project demands require
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs periodically
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required